The Cave DSM — Downtown Des Moines wine bar and intimate performance space with current jazz jams and live ensemble programming. Current listings document live jazz jams and small-ensemble performances in the venue. The live setup supports live jazz ensemble programming. Programming includes Jazz / acoustic / ensemble. Family-friendly or all-ages use is part of the venue profile. The venue is at 1437 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309.
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Court Avenue cocktail and tapas bar with current live-musician dates alongside dining and late-night service. Current 2026 regional music listings and artist concert records verify recurring live performers at the current Court Avenue location. For musicians, the room’s live-performance profile centers on current live musicians; full-band setup not established. Programming spans Pop, Singer-songwriter, Acoustic, Lounge, Mixed, giving artists a clear picture of the styles already associated with the room. For musicians evaluating a date here, the strongest signal is that live performance is already part of the venue’s established identity, not an incidental add-on. The Stuffed Olive is located at 216 Court Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309. Age access is event-dependent. For artists comparing possible dates, the most relevant considerations are the room’s existing music mix, the scale implied by its live-use profile, and whether the act’s format matches the venue’s established presentation style. That makes the venue especially relevant for musicians looking for rooms with an existing live-performance audience and a clearly established entertainment format.
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- Age policy
- 21+
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- Acoustic, Lounge, Pop, Singer-Songwriter
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- 216 Court Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
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- 515-243-4456
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